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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 01:48 AM
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recommended mods, opinions needed

so please help a out again. i have already figured out that i should throw the stock downpipe out. for this reason am i in contact with tymar. so what more? wich other mods are in your opinions recommended to get a reliable truck with a good fuel mileage?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 01:52 AM
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I would do a 6637 air filter. Then do some gauges and then contact your tuner of choice and throw a chip in it. DP-Tuner, Tony Wildman, or Power Hungry Performance are the big three on here. But there are a bunch of other smaller companies that do a really good job tuning. That should get you the best bang for the buck and the best fuel economy and power for a reasonable price
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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Don't you have emission testing there?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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Don't you have emission testing there?
unfortunately we have it here. i have to reinstall the cat before i drive to our state inspection and emmission test....
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 08:41 AM
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You can leave the cat in. It is not that restrictive and it will make the exhaust a little quieter.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 08:45 AM
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I also recommend the 140v mod and check the fuel pressure at the schraeder valve. You want between 60 and 80PSI. If it is lower than that, shim the FPR.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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You can leave the cat in. It is not that restrictive and it will make the exhaust a little quieter.
i have already deleted the muffler, it's all too quiet imo

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I also recommend the 140v mod and check the fuel pressure at the schraeder valve. You want between 60 and 80PSI. If it is lower than that, shim the FPR.
i dont know most of the acronyms by now, sorry. what means 140v ??? it sucks sometimes to be a rookie
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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Here is a link to the write up that Brownie did. It is real clear and it is not that hard to do.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...od-w-pics.html

I agree that with the cat it would be too quiet. That is why I have straight pipe like a lot of others here.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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Michael, the above post was intended for you to answer your 140V question. Sorry, I forgot to use the quote button.LOL
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 95_Dually
Michael, the above post was intended for you to answer your 140V question. Sorry, I forgot to use the quote button.LOL
no problem, i understood. even so i'm a blond guy. LOL
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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no problem, i understood. even so i'm a blond guy. LOL

I am sorry. I have a bunch of blonde jokes though. My wife is a blonde and I use em on her a lot.

Oh no, I did it again.LOL
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 95_Dually
I am sorry. I have a bunch of blonde jokes though. My wife is a blonde and I use em on her a lot.
ROFL

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Oh no, I did it again.LOL
i've already figured out that you are one of there worst thread highjacker's here so, never mind and thanks for your hints
 
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